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How much does a wedding photographer cost?
Photographer prices depend on hours of coverage, experience, second shooters and the albums and prints included.
The typical cost is $2,800, with a range of $1,000 to $6,500 (US, 2026).
Full-day coverage
US · 2026$2,800 typical
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Hours of coverage is the biggest lever. A two-hour ceremony package costs far less than eight to ten hours from getting ready to the last dance.
Experience, a second photographer, travel, printed albums and how quickly you get the edited photos all change the quote. Ask what is included before comparing prices.
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